Re: Body off and frame pictures

Posted by HH56 On 2008/7/1 9:06:53

Thanks for nice words. This was done about 10 yrs ago so didn't take or have too many pictures worth posting.

As to removal, doing it myself (the hard way) involved a cherry picker in front and a device called a hi jack or hi lift in back. I'd lift one end a few inches at a time until high enough to clear rear frame kickup plus a bit. At height, inserted 2 long crosswise 4x4 supports front & rear underneath & bolted. After that just supported body on some concrete blocks, removed cherry picker and rolled frame out. Rehooked cherry picker & lowered down onto the roller base I had made to bolt to the 4x4s. IIRC it took about 1/2 day. I believe I left the doors on but the interior was gutted and all glass was out.

I did install factory AC from a parts car. Most of the major pieces came from the car, but a few missing/damaged ones I had to make.